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Brandi Carlile loves “Philadelphia”: Hear her sing the Neil Young classic for a new Bridge School benefit
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Listen to Robert Fripp play a WXPN benefit at UPenn’s Houston Hall in 1981
An unearthed piece of guitar music history, courtesy of the iconic King Crimson guitarist.
An unearthed piece of guitar music history, courtesy of the iconic King Crimson guitarist.
Listen to Robert Fripp play a WXPN benefit at UPenn’s Houston Hall in 1981
An unearthed piece of guitar music history, courtesy of the iconic King Crimson guitarist.
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Madison McFerrin returns with new single “Ain’t It Nice”
The singer-songwriter and producer’s next chapter begins this week with a suave and sexy song called “Ain’t It Nice.”
The singer-songwriter and producer’s next chapter begins this week with a suave and sexy song called “Ain’t It Nice.”
Madison McFerrin returns with new single “Ain’t It Nice”
The singer-songwriter and producer’s next chapter begins this week with a suave and sexy song called “Ain’t It Nice.”
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Valerie June’s latest activates our superpowers of joy
The singer-songwriter’s latest, ‘Owls, Omens, and Oracles’, is out April 11th on Concord.
The singer-songwriter’s latest, ‘Owls, Omens, and Oracles’, is out April 11th on Concord.
Valerie June’s latest activates our superpowers of joy
The singer-songwriter’s latest, ‘Owls, Omens, and Oracles’, is out April 11th on Concord.
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Embrace your dark side this Halloween with WXPN’s haunting 80s and 90s playlists
Curated by WXPN DJs Robert Drake and John Vettese, these playlists of spooky 80s and 90s music will provide the soundtrack to your season.
Curated by WXPN DJs Robert Drake and John Vettese, these playlists of spooky 80s and 90s music will provide the soundtrack to your season.
Embrace your dark side this Halloween with WXPN’s haunting 80s and 90s playlists
Curated by WXPN DJs Robert Drake and John Vettese, these playlists of spooky 80s and 90s music will provide the soundtrack to your season.
News
Honoring the life of Kris Kristofferson by revisiting his intimate World Cafe interview and performance
Kristofferson shares intimate stories about his journey from Rhodes Scholar to janitor at Columbia Records to one of the most respected songwriters in music…
Kristofferson shares intimate stories about his journey from Rhodes Scholar to janitor at Columbia Records to one of the most respected songwriters in music…
Honoring the life of Kris Kristofferson by revisiting his intimate World Cafe interview and performance
Kristofferson shares intimate stories about his journey from Rhodes Scholar to janitor at Columbia Records to one of the most respected songwriters in music…
Free At Noon
Listen to Adele’s 2009 Free at Noon — Celebrating 20 years of WXPN in the World Cafe Live building
Just a year after the release of her debut album 19, the soulful British singer captivated the packed Free at Noon audience.
Just a year after the release of her debut album 19, the soulful British singer captivated the packed Free at Noon audience.
Listen to Adele’s 2009 Free at Noon — Celebrating 20 years of WXPN in the World Cafe Live building
Just a year after the release of her debut album 19, the soulful British singer captivated the packed Free at Noon audience.
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Soccer Mommy hits the road with new single “Driver”
The beloved indie-rock singer has also announced a headline tour, playing at Union Transfer on January 25.
The beloved indie-rock singer has also announced a headline tour, playing at Union Transfer on January 25.
Soccer Mommy hits the road with new single “Driver”
The beloved indie-rock singer has also announced a headline tour, playing at Union Transfer on January 25.
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Bright Eyes share new music video for “Rainbow Overpass”
The music video comes a week after the band announced a headline show at The Met, set for April 2025.
The music video comes a week after the band announced a headline show at The Met, set for April 2025.
Bright Eyes share new music video for “Rainbow Overpass”
The music video comes a week after the band announced a headline show at The Met, set for April 2025.
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The Linda Lindas release new single “Yo Me Estreso”
The band are joined by “Weird Al” Yankovic in the music for their genre-blending track.
The band are joined by “Weird Al” Yankovic in the music for their genre-blending track.
The Linda Lindas release new single “Yo Me Estreso”
The band are joined by “Weird Al” Yankovic in the music for their genre-blending track.